Musk called the legislation a “disgusting abomination” and “pork-filled,” voicing frustration with its impact on the federal deficit. While Trump hinted that Musk’s anger stemmed from cuts to green energy tax credits, Musk has denied it.

Trump’s “Ice Maiden” Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has admitted that the president and Elon Musk suffered a “very troublesome” end to their friendship. When Musk’s stint as a special government employee ended in May,

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said that the relationship between President Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk had a “troublesome ending,” despite the close and

The White House said that DOGE’s mission is moving forward because of Trump. “Many Presidents have promised, but none other than President Trump has delivered to actually make government more efficient and root out waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, and that mission is moving full steam ahead,” said White House spokesman Harrison Fields.

Elon Musk’s allies are fighting for influence at DOGE as the White House moves on.

Billionaire Elon Musk consults with Forward Party founder Andrew Yang on America Party plans, aiming to field candidates despite two-party system challenges